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E917 DBM

1988 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

2,699 mi
Last recorded2,699 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW R6536,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE917 DBM
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 2,699 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 2,582 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 2,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 1,748 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 1,376 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 1,293 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 904 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 2,776 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 2,776 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 47,928 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 47,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

No rear foot pegs fitted single seat

Number plate lamp missing

Number plate position poor

Rear indicator spacing poor

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Throttle return slow

Pass 5 Aug 2014 46,215 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,553 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,528 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 39,859 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,103 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 35,649 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,649 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,408 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R65?

Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 93
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
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E917 DBM is a 1988 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1988 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 36,488 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R65 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E917 DBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R65 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 38 years old, this BMW R65 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E917 DBM registered?

E917 DBM is a 1988 BMW R65, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E917 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E917 DBM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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